Education

Published: 18 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk The Cambridge Dictionary is preparing to add more than 6,000 new words and expressions this year, reflecting the ever-changing influence of internet culture, remote work, and global concerns on modern English. Among the most eye-catching additions are viral slang expressions such as “skibidi,” “tradwife,” and “delulu,” alongside workplace-inspired terms like “mouse jiggler” and environmental references such as “forever chemical.” One of the...

Published: 16 August' 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online The persistent under-performance of boys at GCSE level has been described as “chronic” and a matter that requires urgent attention, according to Professor Alan Smithers, director of the Centre for Education and Employment Research at the University of Buckingham. Professor Smithers warned that failing to fully develop boys’ talents could have long-term consequences for the nation’s economic competitiveness and...

Published: 14 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A record-breaking number of 18-year-olds in the UK have secured places at universities and colleges as students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland collected their A-level and AS-level results on Thursday. The latest Ucas data reveals that 255,130 UK students have been accepted onto higher education courses this year, a rise of almost 5 per cent compared to 243,650 in 2024. Among...

Published: 14 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Students across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are waking up to their A-level results on Thursday, with more than a quarter of entries anticipated to secure the highest grades. These results will play a crucial role in determining whether young people progress to university, vocational training, apprenticeships, or employment. Last year, 27.8 per cent of UK A-level entries were awarded an A...

Published: 13 August. The English Chronicle Desk Learner drivers in the UK will soon be required to demonstrate life-saving CPR skills as part of their driving theory tests. From early next year, new questions covering CPR techniques and the use of defibrillators will be included, ensuring that aspiring drivers are prepared to act in emergencies. To progress to a practical driving test, learners must still achieve a minimum of 43...

Published: 13 August. The English Chronicle Desk As A-level results loom, students and employers are questioning whether the traditional university path remains worthwhile amid soaring costs, rising debt, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence. For roughly 700,000 students navigating the English education system, the A and T-level results arriving this week represent a pivotal step toward higher education. Historically, better grades meant greater choice of institutions and courses, and...

Published: 11 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Students across England are set to receive A-level results this year that more closely reflect the pre-pandemic standards last seen in 2019, marking a significant milestone after years of disruption caused by Covid-19. For the first time since the onset of the pandemic, the grading pattern will align more traditionally with the national GCSE results these students attained two years prior, signaling...

Published: 06 July 2025. The English Chronicle Online For many, Lego is a cherished part of childhood, but for an increasing number of adults, including celebrities like David Beckham and Daniel Radcliffe, the passion for building with these iconic bricks never fades. For Anna Raby*, a 35-year-old history teacher from Sheffield, this enduring hobby of her husband Harry* has turned what was meant to be a peaceful Cornish holiday into...

Published: 06 July 2025. The English Chronicle Online The Princess of Wales has unveiled a new series of animated videos aimed at helping parents and caregivers nurture young children through everyday moments of connection. Highlighting the vital role of early childhood interactions, the Princess emphasized the importance of these formative experiences in preparing children to face an ever-changing world. Developed in collaboration with animators and child development experts, the seven...

Published: 04 August '2025. The English Chronicle Desk An alarming new report reveals that UK academics and students engaged in China-related research are increasingly facing harassment, surveillance, and institutional pressure to self-censor, especially when their work touches on issues considered politically sensitive by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The findings, published by the transparency group UK-China Transparency, shed light on a growing concern within British higher education, where financial ties...